Certificate in Languages
You can study for the CertLang alongside any other degree or take it alone and study part-time.
Choose from a wide variety of languages, with options available whether you are a beginner or have prior knowledge. Your language study will give you a more informed, in-depth understanding of another culture and will enhance your global awareness.
Use your study of another language to enrich your interests in art history, literature, history, film, music, international relations and politics, linguistics, or international business. Knowledge of another language can also benefit postgraduate study and research.
Languages available
- Chinese
- Cook Islands Maori
- Egyptian (taught under Ancient History)
- French
- German
- Greek (Ancient)
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin
- Maori
- Russian
- Samoan
- Spanish
- Tongan
Campus Information
City Campus
The City Campus is right in the heart of Auckland. You are within walking distance of all the main cultural, entertainment and commercial hubs.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
In today's globalised world, knowledge of another language and culture can be useful for careers in business and trade, the media, tourism and teaching English as a second language. You can also extend your opportunities for teaching in New Zealand primary and secondary schools. The CertLang will give you language skills sufficient to teach Years 7?10 in the school system after also completing a qualification in teaching.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You need to have one of the following:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
You are guaranteed entry to this program if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this program.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programs have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio, or references.
India
You need to have one of the following:
- 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English.
- 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English.
Bangladesh
You need to have the following:
- Entry from secondary school qualifications is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Sri Lanka
You need to have the following:
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects, with at least a ‘C’ grade or higher. General Studies or similar general paper cannot be included.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA, Pearson Education Limited, and CIE taken outside of New Zealand.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
15519 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: 100 NZD